Mayday (2003)

S17E10 Deadly Discussions (LAPA Flight 3142)

On August 31, 1999, LAPA Flight 3142 encounters a tragic fate as it attempts to take off from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The aircraft fails to stop and overruns the runway, resulting in a catastrophic crash that claims the lives of 63 passengers and crew out of the 100 on board, along with 2 individuals on the ground. This devastating incident highlights the critical issues surrounding aviation safety and operational protocols.